Tides Today & Tomorrow in Washington, Washington Channel, DC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Washington, Washington Channel, DC.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 12:46 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:52 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8594900
Common Questions About Tides

Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides - Oct 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:253.110:363.35:060.65:050.57:036:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:583.011:073.35:430.65:360.67:046:50Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:333.011:423.36:210.76:100.67:056:48Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:122.97:000.76:500.67:066:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:243.312:572.87:430.87:340.77:076:45First Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:113.31:482.88:340.88:270.77:086:44First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:063.22:492.89:360.89:330.77:096:42First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:113.24:002.810:440.710:500.77:106:41Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:243.25:073.011:470.67:116:39Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:313.36:053.212:020.612:450.57:126:38Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:303.46:583.41:080.41:400.37:136:36Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:253.57:493.62:080.22:310.27:146:35Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:173.58:383.73:040.13:200.17:156:33Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:083.59:263.73:570.04:070.17:166:32Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:583.410:153.74:490.04:560.17:176:30Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:493.311:063.65:430.15:460.27:186:29Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:443.16:380.26:380.37:196:27Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:003.412:423.07:320.37:310.47:206:26Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:563.31:412.98:270.48:260.57:216:24Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:553.12:422.89:230.59:250.67:226:23Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:573.03:462.810:190.510:260.67:236:22Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:032.94:462.911:140.511:260.67:246:20Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:042.95:413.012:050.57:256:19Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:583.06:293.112:210.612:530.47:266:18Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:473.07:143.11:130.51:380.47:276:16Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:313.07:543.22:020.42:190.37:286:15New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:133.08:313.22:460.32:560.37:296:14New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:513.08:053.22:270.32:310.36:305:13New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:263.08:353.23:060.33:030.36:315:11New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:592.99:043.23:440.43:360.36:325:10Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:322.89:363.24:230.44:100.46:335:09Waxing Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8594900)

Common Questions About Washington, Washington Channel, DC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Washington, Washington Channel, DC today?

Slack tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC is approximately 3:19 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Washington, Washington Channel, DC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Washington, Washington Channel, DC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Tide predictions for Washington, Washington Channel, DC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Washington, Washington Channel, DC?

Tide data for Washington, Washington Channel, DC is sourced from NOAA Station #8594900. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8594900.

What is the moon phase in Washington, Washington Channel, DC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Washington, Washington Channel, DC is Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). This places Washington, Washington Channel, DC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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